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WK05 WHU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,790 mi
Last recorded92,790 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 WHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 92,790 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,766 miles

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Plastic floor covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2019 87,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Plastic floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,307 miles

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Rear brake pads worn

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 28 Jun 2017 74,307 miles

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads worn

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,234 miles

Brake servo pipe split but not leaking

Fail 30 Jun 2016 67,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake servo pipe split but not leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,611 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,019 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,234 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 43,234 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,932 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,216 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 30,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,674 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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WK05 WHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK05 WHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK05 WHU registered?

WK05 WHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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